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Manal's Story

Manal was imprisoned in Syria after she quit her job as a nurse.

Manal* is a Syrian woman who worked in a government-run hospital. When officials prevented her from helping wounded members of the opposition, her convictions were tested and she felt compelled to leave her job. Days later, regime forces attacked her at home, dragging her into the street in her nightclothes.

Manal was held for days in a makeshift prison. She heard others cry out while raped and tortured. Eventually, she was interrogated on why she helped the opposition. The interrogators told her that she had to choose the number of men who would rape her. One was not an option. Fortunately, Manal’s brothers paid a ransom before she was assaulted.

Ultimately, Manal and her husband made their way to Amman, Jordan. There, she learned about CVT and received care from counselors and physiotherapists.